1. Clay County by the Numbers State of Clay County April 30, 2015

2. May You Live in Interesting Times

3. Technology Talent Quality of Life

4. Technology – Getting More Done With Less Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis and Bureau of Labor Statistics

7. KC Turning a Corner? Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

8. Clay County Employment Sept. 2014 Employment – 94,978 6 th in State Sept. 2013-2014 Growth – 4,195 2 nd in State Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

9. Employment Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

10. Source: EMSI Employment

11. Educational Attainment 2013 Pop 25+ With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher – 45,630 6 th in State 2013 % Pop 25+ With a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher – 30.6% 6 th in State Source: Census Bureau

12. Educational Attainment Source: Census Bureau

13. Household Income

14. Population 2014 Population - 233,682 6 th in State 2010-2014 Growth – 10,986 2 nd in State Source: Census Bureau

15. Population Change Source: Census Bureau

16. Population Change Source: Census Bureau

17. Population Change Source: Census Bureau

18. Source: Mid-America Regional Council

19. Conclusion Region is adapting to interesting times Clay County is a strong contributor to this region’s growth – Strong economic base is creating good jobs – Strong schools will help provide the workforce needed to maintain this growth – Strong quality of life is vital to attracting and maintaining talent. Clay County obviously has it.